Is that a TENT-acle in your pants? Hell YES it is! The hilarious Mike Leffingwell (Two Dumb Lawyers) joins the show to discuss this SEA MONSTER of a romance: Nora’s Kraken by Leigh Miller ($3.99). Show Notes: Guest: Mike Leffingwell  ·     Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/mike_leffingwell/?hl=en) ·     Two Dumb Lawyers  - (https://www.instagram.com/twodumblawyers/?hl=en) ·     TikTok -  (https://www.tiktok.com/@mike_leffingwell) Book: Nora’s Kraken ·     Kindle -  (https://amzn.to/48WESTm)  ·     Audiobook  -  (https://amzn.to/4eC8syW) ·     Paperback -  (https://amzn.to/4hSacqp) Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/tstlpodcast

Performer, writer, and Eric Northman lover Fiona Landers joins Becky as they dig their FANGS into The Lady Doc is a Vamp by Mindy Klasky ($3.99). Walk-ins WELCOME; hard-ons GUARANTEED! Show Notes: The Lady Doctor is a Vamp by Mindy Klasky Kindle: (https://amzn.to/3O54ns8) *** Paperback: (https://amzn.to/3YLeOG1) *** Support TSTL on Buy Me a Coffee! (https://buymeacoffee.com/tstlpodcast) Get a shout-out on an episode! Get free goodies in the mail!

Uh, headless horseman?! More like Headless HORN-DOG! Phillip Iscove (Podcast Like It’s…) makes a triumphant return to bring his Sleepy Hollow perspective to “Riding the Headless Horseman” ($2.99). Every single pun made in this episode is absolutely intended! SHOW NOTES: Book: Riding the Headless Horseman by Molly Likovich Kindle: https://amzn.to/3zYh2ti Audio: https://amzn.to/3UlnzVU Paperback: https://amzn.to/4dYPOAI TSTL Blog: Need More Book Recommendations? Check out Beck’s October Recs! (https://www.tstlpodcast.com/more-stupid-stuff/becks-recs-oct-2024) Podcast: Podcast Like It's... Podcast Like It’s… (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999/id1316214754?mt=2)

Filmmaker and co-host of JEWS ON FILM Daniel Zana joins Becky to review a Jewish romance that's even sweeter than honey drizzled on apples! They also talk movies, traditions, and "No One Wants This" as they analyze "Coming Home to You" by Rebecca Crawley. ($3.99). SHOW NOTES: Coming Home to You by Rebecca Crawley ebook (https://amzn.to/4gILIzt) paperback (https://amzn.to/47RLsdw) Jews on Film on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jews-on-film-exploring-jewish-stories-themes-in-cinema/id1612019073 * Need book recommendations for Prime Big Deals Days? Check out this TSTL-curated list: https://www.tstlpodcast.com/more-stupid-stuff/prime-oct-2024 Support TSTL on Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tstlpodcast

You need don’t need a to be a WHIZ to know this episode is a BANGER! Much like the protagonist in today’s book, TSTL takes an interesting twist! Courtney Davis returns to review a book as popular in the perimenopausal world as the latest Kegel doohickey. Today, Courtney and Becky put aside the dino and Xmas erotica (FOR ONCE) to discuss Miranda July’s "All Fours". Show Notes Episode Page: (For links, book synopsis, and more!) https://www.tstlpodcast.com/episodes/all-fours Book: THINGS WE NEVER GOT OVER by Lucy Score (https://www.amazon.com/dp/194563183X?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.3DP0MTQGO9L0I&linkCode=tr1&tag=tstlpodcast0c-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.3DP0MTQGO9L0I_1726628493034) Book: ALL FOURS by Miranda July Kindle Hardcover Audiobook

If you ever wondered if romance can save the/your world, THIS IS THE EP FOR YOU!!! Author Rebecca Anne Nguyen joins Becky to discuss her newest book, THE 23rd HERO. They also talk about writing sex scenes, not asking for permission to be a writer, and what it’s like recording your own audiobook! Bastion 4eva. SHOW NOTES: Purchase The 23rd Hero by Rebecca Anne Nguyen! Kindle Audiobook (Get your free trial of Audible!) Paperback Connect with Rebecca Anne Nguyen! Author website Instagram * TSTL is an Amazon Affiliate. Purchasing via certain Amazon links may provide podcast creator with a small commission at no extra cost to the consumer.

Are YOU ready to be your TRUE DRAGON SELF?! Maybe a bit of MAGICAL pre-c*m will do the trick! Actor, writer, and podcast host Meghan Falcone (Seth and the City) joins the show to discuss Draco: An Alien Warrior Romance ($4.99). SHOW NOTES: (TSTL participates in Amazon Associates, an affiliate advertising program. Podcast creator may collect a small commission if consumers purchase via certain Amazon links. This is at no extra cost to consumer.) Book: DRACO: AN ALIEN WARRIOR ROMANCE Digital/Ebook Audiobook (Subscribe to Audible) Paperback FanFiction: MANACLED Podcast: SETH AND THE CITY

DREAMS DO C*M TRUE! Becky’s sexual fantasy (banging an orc) collides with her podcast-guest fantasy (the hosts of Doughboys)! Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger trade their golden forks for horny orcs to review the short story OFFERED BY THE ORC by Finley Fenn ($0.00.) TODAY’S BOOK: Finley Fenn Website Offered by the Orc by Finley Fenn SHOW NOTES: Book: THE WIDOW AND THE ORCS Kindle Book: THE DUCHESS AND THE ORC Kindle Audiobook Book: THE LIBRARIAN AND THE ORC Kindle Audiobook Book: SLAMDUNKED BY LOVE Kindle Audiobook TSTL Podcast Episode: Slamdunked by Love with Nick Wiger Apple Podcasts Spotify DISCLOSURE: TSTL is an Amazon Affiliate. Podcast creator may collect small commission if consumers purchase items from Amazon via links from this description. (This is at no additional cost to consumer.)

“We’re all idiots and then you die.” Mel Cowan delivers ALL THE WISDOM as he joins Becky to review DESPERATE MEASURES by Katee Robert ($4.99). Spoiler: they loved it despite the lack of dildo-delivering parrots. Purchase Desperate Measures on Amazon! * Kindle: https://amzn.to/4cvwIT9 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3VUtzoJ Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3zx5i0p Show Notes: Book: Three Women by Lisa Taddeo - https://amzn.to/4f70242 * Disclosure: TSTL is an Amazon affiliate. Podcast creator may receive commission from purchases made via these links.

June’s HOT AS HELL SUMMER reaches its FIERY CLIMAX! Today, Becky welcomes the wonderful JESSIE ROSEN onto the show! Jessie discusses her new book THE HEIRLOOM, her love for reading and readers, and her number one tip to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. (FYI – It’s to write a book.) SHOW NOTES: Want more Jessie Rosen? Author Website The Heirloom Amazon Links * for The Heirloom: Kindle Audiobook (Get an Audible Plus subscription) Paperback * Disclosure: TSTL is an Amazon affiliate. Podcast creator may receive a commission from purchases made via these links.

Becky finally gets to interview a monster romance author and it's none other than return guest Cat Wynn! She and Becky DIVE right into talking about her HUNK-QUATIC masterpiece "Breathless: A Fish Monster Romance". SHOW NOTES: Book: Breathless: A Fish Monster Romance Substack: Cat Wynn Cat Wynn on Instagram

MARIAN BRUNO Gets HOT AS HELL with TSTL! Author Marian Bruno joins the show to discuss her newest book The Exception. She and Becky get into a SIZZLING discussion about leaving La La Land to fulfill your dreams, laughing through difficult times, and SO MUCH MORE! Show Notes: Marian Bruno Author Site The Exception

Cathy… but in SPACE?! Ack! It’s a B*NER alert!!!! The hilarious Ryan Perez returns to the show alongside the brilliant Anne Rieman. Now usually these two host the podcast Mama Needs a Movie, but today they enter the world(s) of alien romance. They join Becky to review the book Stolen by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill ($4.99). Let’s BLAST OFF!!!! SHOW NOTES: Podcast: Mama Needs a Movie Book: Stolen by Starlight

Welcome to Horny Hospital where the only co-pay is STEAM, BABY!! Torry, host of Ready to be Petty and Ready to be Romanced, is back to give her SWOON-O-LOGICAL diagnosis on THE WORST GUY by Kate Canterbary ($4.99).   Show Notes:      Podcast: Ready to be Petty        Podcast: Ready to be Romanced   Book: The Worst Guy

If it doesn’t go in your tum-tum… babe, you’re gonna have to LISTEN to hear the rest! The fantastic Erin Whitehead delays her sleep med alarm to review the blasphemously sexy SINNER by Sierra Simone, which is under one dollar (plus $5… eeek!)  SHOW NOTES:  Book: Sinner by Sierra Simone Podcast: College Town on Comedy Bang Bang World

Author Jennifer Wilck celebrates her birthday in this latest installment of Hot as Hell with TSTL! She talks Jewish romance and her latest book -- Matzah Ball Blues. She and Becky also discuss her career, the romance community, and what happens when you get those late-at-night story ideas.Show Notes: Purchase Matzah Ball Blues Jennifer Wilck Author Website Ready to be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast

On Brand is ON TSTL! Ingenious co-hosts Marisa Pinson and Jon Glover give Harlequin their ON BRAND perspective as they join Becky to review PACK OF LIES by Charlie Adhara. (Ah, it was $1.99 at the time of purchase, but now it’s $9.99!*) *Becky is SO, SO sorry about this. She feels jinxed. Is this what breaking the internet is?! Show Notes: Podcast: On Brand with Jon and MarisaBook: Pack of Lies

The SHE who's the "she" in "She Reads Romance Books" LESLIE MURPHY joins the show to review THE GOOD GIRL by Nikki Sloane ($4.99). Show Notes: Site: She Reads Romance Books Book: The Good Girl

Amy REALLY likes being a romance author. And guess what? WE DO TOO! Today she joins Becky to discuss her latest book "At Her Service", working in Hollywood, and getting glammed up to WIN an AWARD! Buy AT HER SERVICE today! Preorder a SIGNED copy from Skylight Books Preorder paperback from Amazon * Preorder Kindle version * Preorder Audible version * *These are affiliate links which help support the podcast! Too Stupid to Live is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.

It’s your HORNY HOLIDAY WISH COME TRUE!! Jordan Morris returns to the show to talk about his upcoming graphic novel Youth Group. Then Jordan and Becky change course to discuss one grumpy although HUNKY Rudolph in Caribou’s Gift by Eve Langlais ($2.99).SHOW NOTES*: Book: Caribou’s Gift by Eve Langlais Kindle Audiobook Graphic Novel: Youth Group by Jordan Morris Trade Paperback Amazon Hardcover Show Sponsor: Smart Labels Starter Pack Pack of 48 (Original) * Some Amazon links may be affiliate links which help the podcast.

Writer and tutor Nina Emkin finally makes use of her English degree by guesting on this ESTEEMED book review podcast! And since even aliens celebrate the holidays, Nina and Becky review the SEX-traterrestrial Hannukah romance “Whisked Away by the Alien” ($3.99).Show Notes/Links to Purchase: (Some links may be affiliates.) Office Supplies: SmartLabels Book: Whisked Away by the Alien: A Curvy Girl Hanukkah Sci Fi Alien Romance

It’s a Ye Olde crossover! Lindsay Valenty, host of Ye Olde Crime Podcast, takes a brief respite from the world of historical true crime to visit the wonderful world of Amish fairy-tale retellings! She joins Becky to review “Amish Red Riding Hood” by Ashley Emma ($0.99).SHOW NOTES:(Some links are affiliate links! Thanks!)Book: Amish Red Riding HoodPodcast: Ye Olde Crime Podcast (Check out Becky on Can You Guess the Cramp Word) Today's episode is sponsored by SmartLabels. Take the stress out of tracking inventory with QR code labels!

Podcaster, Turkish TV connoisseur, and THE source for book recs Laura Yamin returns to the show to review the fraudulent romance novel (in many ways) -- THE OPPORTUNITY by Ian Schrauth (0.99).SHOW NOTES:Supplies: SmartLabels -- Easily catalog all your holiday decorations and more!Book: The Opportunity by Ian Schrauth. (This is an affiliate link.)Blog: What To Read NextPodcast: Turkish TV ObsessedEpisode Page

Becky gets HO-spitable with Chris and Wah, the hosts of DocuSweeties! The three review MATING THE HUNTRESS by Talia Hibbert ($2.99) and become honorary Adofo sisters.Purchase MATING THE HUNTRESS: https://amzn.to/48X0L4MListen to DocuSweeties: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/docusweeties-with-chris-and-wah/id1636196864

Live from her CAR… it’s ERIN LA ROSA!!!! Erin, more or less, got kicked her out of the house by her children. But what a blessing for you, lovely listeners! She’s back to talk about her new book PLOT TWIST and review the monster romance SEA CREATURES PREFER REDHEADS! Purchase SIGNED COPIES of Erin’s Books here: https://www.therippedbodicela.com/product/erin-la-rosa-signed-books Purchase PLOT TWIST from the Ripped Bodice (and support indie bookstores!) https://www.therippedbodicela.com/aff/Beckles212/book/9781335458117 Rather Read or Listen on various devices? Pre-order a digital version of Plot Twist: https://amzn.to/48KRTPs Pre-order the audiobook of Plot Twist: https://amzn.to/45qrMub Check Out Sea Creatures Prefer Redheads! Order the paperback from the Ripped Bodice (and support indie bookstores!): https://www.therippedbodicela.com/aff/Beckles212/book/9781737240341 Or Order a digital version: https://amzn.to/3Q3VD6j

Actress/comedian/"FISH-head" RENIE RIVAS joins the show to review a romance we WISH would put more "YUM" in our "aquarium"... IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. They review KISS ME AT MIDNIGHT ($3.99) by Lucinda Whitney.Purchase "Kiss Me at Midnight"Ebook: https://amzn.to/3RxLkK5 Audio: https://amzn.to/48isxZ5 Paperback: https://amzn.to/46fBT66

Content Notice: Today’s episode is the Jewish romance podcast crossover you ALWAYS DREAMED OF! Raizel and Malya, hosts of The Hanukkah Erotica Book Club, join Becky to discuss Higher: A Butch for Butch Romance by Roz Alexander ($3.99). Purchase Higher by Roz Alexander: https://amzn.to/3R0rXJ2 Listen to the Hanukkah Erotica Book Club

Author Anna Gomez does THE most important one MUST do when coming back from vacation – being a guest on Too Stupid to Live! She talks her new book "My Goodbye Girl", writing as therapy, and much more!Never forget: The strongest women are the dumbest.Check out “My Goodbye Girl” by Anna Gomez! Digital: https://books2read.com/MyGoodbyeGirlPaperback: https://www.therippedbodicela.com/aff/Beckles212/book/9781645482086

Now THIS BASEBALL BAD BOY can come to OUR DUGOUTS any day! Comedy writer Amy Rhodes joins the show to discuss the sports-themed romance 'Jock Blocked' ($4.99).Jock Block on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6hJvAtcShow Notes: TSTLpodcast.com/episodes

Oh this isn’t your “Danny and Sandy” high school romance. Trade in your jazz hands for the RAW EMOTION that is LOVE between two teenagers. Who are SO DEEP. And who are way more mature than your 30-something host. Comedian Nicky Urban joins the show to review the high school (bully!) romance Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas. ($3.99). Punk 57 on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0s6enkC Show Notes: https://www.tstlpodcast.com/episodes

It's My Worst Date… in SPACE?! The hilarious Keegan Winfield and Christina Conner (co-hosts, My Worst Date podcast) join the show to answer the MOST IMPORTANT question of all time: What happens when a super chill and easygoing person gets ABDUCTED BY ALIENS?! Today we're reviewing "Renegade Love" ($2.99) by Ann Aguirre! Purchase “Renegade Love”: https://a.co/d/2afWhKg Purchase “With Every Memory” (today’s sponsor!): https://a.co/d/58rsym6

Not MY fae king!!! Actor, writer, and Dungeon Master Amy Vorpahl brings her fantasy/D&D expertise to discuss the romance Dance of the Forest King by Alessa Thorn ($4.99). FINALLY, a book that knows what boning a fae king is ACTUALLY like! Dance of the Forest King: https://a.co/d/bsUfo0N

Is it possible to have one of the NICEST discussions about a book called THE NOT SO NICE GIRL?! HELL YES it is! Author Skye McDonald returns to the show to discuss her upcoming release and so much more! And dare I say, this Hot as Hell with TSTL ep is pretty GROOVY!!! (Oops, wrong era.) PRE-ORDER THE NOT SO NICE GIRL TODAY! https://a.co/d/2blgciM

Guess who’s back?! Comedy writer Courtney Hyde returns to the show to discuss 69 Million Things I Hate About You ($3.99) – a romance about a hunk-a-licious billionaire who honestly can take our freedom ALL NIGHT LONG, BABY!!! Book Link: https://a.co/d/g8DoPCw

Author Amy Spalding returns to the show to discuss her newest romance FOR HER CONSIDERATION(and if you don’t CONSIDER adding this to your TBR list, you’re missing out!) They also talk working in the industry, living on the East Side of LA, friendship, big emotions, and how they’re both super popular with young, cool celebrities. **PRE-ORDER For Her Consideration now! https://amzn.to/3YtMzKS Or purchase a PRINT copy! https://www.therippedbodicela.com/aff/Beckles212/book/9781496739513

The Miracle of Lights gets INTERGALACTIC as Becky and guest Aysha Wax review a romance about an alien with an enormous intergalact-DICK! Meteors and Menorahs ($3.99) is the book featured on this very special space-Hanukkah episode of TSTL. Meteors and Menorahs: https://amzn.to/3G6zdxc You Can Hide -- https://amzn.to/3V4p4oV Colorado Country -- https://amzn.to/3WnQ0RX

Becky and guest Courtney Davis – two DIRTY Lil Cindy Lou’s – academically “finger through” HOW THE MONSTER STOLE ME ON CHRISTMAS EVE: A Christmas Monster Romance by Jade Price ($2.99). https://amzn.to/3Pt14Lm GET KOBO PLUS: www.kobo.com/us/en/choose-your-country BOOKS: You Can Hide -- https://amzn.to/3V4p4oV Colorado Country -- https://amzn.to/3WnQ0RX How The Monster Stole Me on Christmas Eve -- https://amzn.to/3Pt14Lm

It’s doubly hot with another podcast crossover -- BOOBIES AND STUPIDS! Kelly Reynolds (host of Boobies and Noobies) returns to the show to discuss her newest novella Meet Me in Los Feliz and her podcast’s upcoming 12 Days of Boobsmas! This episode will make your Fa La La La La Land wishes come true. Meet Me in Los Feliz: https://amzn.to/3XFlGDz Get Kobo Plus: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/choose-your-country

The hilarious, romance-loving Allyn Pintal joins the show to discuss THE PENALTY BOX by Odette Stone ($4.99) -- a romance that includes hockey… as in TONSIL HOCKEY! (But there’s regular sports-hockey too.) They also discuss favorite tropes, BookTok, and how they still haven’t gotten over their astonishment that books with sexy words are actually being PUBLISHED! The Penalty Box (Kindle edition) - https://amzn.to/3g5rvcL The Penalty Box (Audiobook) - https://amzn.to/3TDDwDN

Alana Johnston (Self-Esteem Party) RETURNS to the show to review the epic STEAMER of a conclusion in the Deadly Angel series – Good Vampires Go to Heaven ($5.99). Good Vampires Go to Heaven - https://amzn.to/3FwEpuu

Ready to Be Petty host Torry takes a break from discussing HOT pop culture topics to discuss the HOT Talia Hibbert romance – A Girl Like Her ($3.99). SHOW NOTES: My Worst Date Live Recording: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-worst-date-tickets-404301505687 A Girl Like Her: https://amzn.to/3CoUrna Ready to be Petty Podcast: https://readytobepetty.podbean.com/

Author, audiobook narrator, and founder of One Night Stand studios joins the show to discuss her newest book – MORE WITH YOU. She also chats about the process of recording audiobooks, the journey of using real life as writing inspiration, and much more! More With You (Kindle): https://amzn.to/3rfAidO More with You (Audiobook): https://amzn.to/3dLUUHM

Who’s ready for some ORC-gy action?! Guest Aaron Taylor (Aaron’s Reading Room, Categorically Romance Podcast) joins the show to DORK OUT on all things ORCS as they review the insanely titillating The Librarian and the Orc ($4.99). The Librarian and the Orc: https://amzn.to/3eOjgAw Enchant the Dawn: https://amzn.to/3U9do51

Warning: Parts of this episode, where things get DEEP, also get SMOKIN’ hot! And not just because author Cat Wynn talks about her STEAMY new book Partner Track. (It’s because we also discuss weed. As in marijuana. Get it – smokin’?) And if this episode doesn’t leave you HOT and BOTHERED, be sure to pick up The Unmatchmakers by Jackie Lau available on Kobo. Link: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-unmatchmakers?utm_source=Affiliate_Acq&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=KO_Unmatch_TSTL

Phillip Iscove returns to the show to ASSIST Becky in a review of “Conquered by Clippy” ($2.99). And in THIS ep, Clippy gets conquered by some VERY ASTUTE criticism!

Author, podcaster, bookseller AND the person would will fall in LOVE with at the grocery store, ABIGAIL KELLY enters the sizzling, uh, sizzlement that is Hot as Hell with TSTL. She dishes about her new series, the Protectorate series, and boy are you in for a SEXXXXY treat.

You’re still SLAYING your dragons?! Oh, sweetie. You missed the memo – we’re F*CKING them now!! The categorically awesome Bree Hill (host of the Categorically Romance Podcast) enters the TSTL realm to review Katee Robert’s The Dragon Bride ($4.99).

Author (and tbh influencer as well) Erin La Rosa returns to the show to enjoy a cocktail, talk about her new book FOR BUTTER OR WORSE, and provide comfort food recommendations. Oh and there’s a deep discussion about 69.